By Sam bot on June 3, 2015
agriculture, biology, environment, farming, nitrogen, pollution, science, sustainability
Environment, Science, Stories, U.S.
VIA NPR by Luke Runyon, Stephanie Paige Ogburn It’s May in Rocky Mountain National Park, but on a mountainside 10,829 feet above sea level, snow is falling. It’s pelting Jim Cheatham, a biologist with the National Park Service. Shrugging off the cold, Cheatham seizes a teachable moment. This snow, he says, holds more than just water. “Chances […]
By Sam bot on April 29, 2015
eco-friendly, farming, homestead, self-sustainability, sustainability
Culture
(Mother Earth News) Expert advice on how to establish self-sufficient food production, including guidance on crop rotations, raising livestock and grazing management. Your 1-acre homestead can be divided into land for raising livestock and a garden for raising fruits, vegetables, plus some grain and forage crops. Illustration by: Dorling Kindersley Everyone will have a different approach to keeping a self-sufficient […]
By Sam bot on March 31, 2015
agriculture, arid lands, desert, farming, greenhouse, technology
Science, Stories, Stories, Tech, Videos, Videos
VIA “trueactivist.com” by John Vibes True Activist A non-profit organization called “Roots Up” has designed a greenhouse that collects moisture from the air, which then is used to water the plants. This new design can help farmers in areas where the lack of proper temperature and rainfall make it difficult to grow crops. As the […]